Pretty much everyone that visits the Pacific Northwest does so for the scenery. Or the coffee. Well, you’ll need the coffee if you’re going to keep pace with my quest to find the best views in Seattle. When I first visited Seattle I was disappointed to find that, despite having seen so many amazing photographs …
Whether you’re chasing down a stack of picture books, need a quiet study spot, or just want to sit by the windows with a view and a good novel — the Sammamish Library has you covered. Tucked right next to City Hall and Sammamish Commons, this library punches way above its weight for a suburban …
If you’ve ever thought Sammamish felt a little too… suburban, just wait until you walk through the farmers market on a sunny Wednesday evening. Suddenly, the whole city feels like a small town again. The Sammamish Farmers Market is held weekly during the summer at Sammamish Commons, right in front of City Hall. It’s not …
Sammamish City Hall isn’t just where the local government does its thing — it’s also one of the few places in town that genuinely feels like a community hub. If you’ve ever been to a summer movie night, a farmers market, or a city-hosted event in Sammamish, there’s a good chance you were standing just …
Sammamish Commons is the heart of Sammamish — both literally and in spirit. Perched just behind City Hall and the library, the Commons isn’t a traditional park in the usual sense. It’s more like three spaces in one: a wide-open plaza where community events happen, a sports and play area for everyday use, and a …
If you’re looking for public access to Lake Sammamish, this is it. Literally. Sammamish Landing is the only public lakefront park in Sammamish, and it’s one of the smallest—but don’t let that fool you. It’s not a big, flashy park with playgrounds or pavilions. It’s a narrow, tree-lined strip of waterfront tucked between condos and …